Harvard University President Alan M. Garber has denied reports of a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, stating academic freedom is non-negotiable, according to The Harvard Crimson. The University continues legal action over frozen federal research funding, while peer institutions like Columbia and Brown have already settled. Internal opposition has grown amid fears of policy concessions. Garber’s comments suggest Harvard may pursue a full legal resolution before considering any form of settlement.
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A pall of grief descended upon Piplodi village in Rajasthan as families mourned the loss of seven schoolchildren, aged 7 to 13, killed in a school building collapse. The tragedy, which occurred during school hours, left 21 others injured. Authorities are investigating the incident, with an FIR filed against school officials.
Rashid Khan marked his return to competitive cricket with a historic milestone, becoming the first player to reach 650 T20 wickets. Playing for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred 2025, he took 3/11 against London Spirit, showcasing his spin mastery. His performance, combined with Sam Curran's, led the Invincibles to a comfortable victory, starting their title defense strongly.
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The Supreme Court has permitted the Election Commission to release Bihar's draft voter list on August 1, following a special intensive revision. Concerns were raised about potential voter exclusion due to migration or reported deaths. The court emphasized its oversight, promising intervention if mass exclusions occur from the January 2025 voter base.
A Chennai hospital and gynaecologist have been held liable for negligence after a premature baby lost all five fingers on his right hand to gangrene. The district consumer disputes redressal commission found that a cervical pessary procedure, performed without informed consent or adequate justification, triggered a chain of events leading to the baby's premature birth and subsequent complications.
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